Ear Hustle is prison slang for eavesdropping, and that’s what listening to the show feels like: a raw, often funny, and always... more
Cat Schuknecht, Ear Hustle’s Senior Producer at the California Institution for Women, listens back to our 2023 episode “12 Hours... more
Tam has been in prison for two decades, and is facing a third. But now, there’s a small chance a... more
Recently, Earlonne was drafted for a mysterious task: to pose for a photo with Nigel — wearing Minnie Mouse ears... more
For the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, Rahsaan revisits “Cracked Windshield,” an episode we did for the first anniversary.... more
Women serving serious time for having killed someone while driving drunk form a distinct culture in prison, and often struggle... more
It’s our first-ever listener-inspired “mystery” episode! This time, Nigel's in the dark — and Earlonne has a new co-host. They... more
Listeners had a lot to say about two recent episodes featuring residents of California’s death row, especially “Different Sides of... more
Twenty women are currently serving a death sentence at the Central California Women’s Facility. Like the men we met at... more
San Quentin's death row has been cleared out; soon it'll be renovated into an honor dorm. We make one last... more
For some, it’s a weeklong bonanza; others keep it on the down-low. Whether you’re in prison or not, how you... more